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Kohala Lighthouse Surf Forecast
/ HAW – Big Island (60 breaks) / Hawaii (267 breaks) /
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Kohala Lighthouse surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 29 Aug 2025 HST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kohala Lighthouse this week:
The surf forecast for Kohala Lighthouse over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kohala Lighthouse in the next 12 days are 1.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 02) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 31) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 30th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 30th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 2nd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kohala Lighthouse over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Fri night, fresh winds from the E by Mon morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | ||
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| Energy (?) | 88 | 46 | 58 | 53 | 44 | 96 | 158 | 70 | 84 | 113 | 223 | 227 | 272 | 137 | 117 | 94 | 74 | 96 | 192 | 100 | 116 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 4:15PM 0.48 | 9:03AM 0.62 | 10:57AM 0.65 | 12:01PM 0.71 | 12:41PM 0.77 | 11:59PM 0.34 | 1:13PM 0.82 | 12:46AM 0.39 | 1:42PM 0.86 | 1:26AM 0.45 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:10AM 0.19 | 12:51AM 0.21 | 2:22AM 0.22 | 4:16AM 0.20 | 8:30PM 0.29 | 5:27AM 0.16 | 8:28PM 0.26 | 6:20AM 0.12 | 8:37PM 0.23 | 7:05AM 0.10 | |||||||||||||
Fri 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | ||
| Sunset | 6:40 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:38 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:36 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for HAW - Big Island
Continuing clean conditions at Kohala Lighthouse (calm at BUOY-KWHH1 26 km from Kohala Lighthouse). 1.0m 8s swell from the ENE with a 1.0m 7s swell from the E and a 0.3m 8s swell from the N. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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Information about the Kohala Lighthouse Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Kohala Lighthouse provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Kohala Lighthouse can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kohala Lighthouse surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Kohala Lighthouse) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Kohala Lighthouse may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Kohala Lighthouse is 87 km (54 miles) from Kihei. If you plan a vacation in Big Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kihei. Kihei has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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